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HubSpot inks three-year collaboration with AWS

By TechTaffy Desk

Inbound marketing and sales company HubSpot has entered into a three-year commitment with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Under the terms of the agreement, HubSpot says it will leverage AWS services to expand its platform and provide additional benefits to members of the Connect and HubSpot for Startups programs.

As part of the collaboration, AWS will provide AWS Activate memberships and credits to startups in the HubSpot for Startups program. AWS will also support HubSpot’s Connect program by co-investing to build an ecosystem for HubSpot partners, including content tailored to developers, the companies said in a statement.

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